Designed to help theatre majors navigate their college careers at
UGA as well as prepare them for life post-graduation, while
situating theatre in the liberal arts tradition. Theatre majors
develop skills that can be applied to many professional arenas,
both in the entertainment industry and beyond.
Athena Title
Theatre Discipline Profession
Prerequisite
Permission of major
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will appreciate theatre as an art form and profession.
Students will set ambitious goals for pursuing a career in the theatre.
Students will understand the theatre-specific resources and opportunities available at UGA in order to make the best use of them on the path towards working in the theatre industry.
Topical Outline
Unit 1: Theatre, Its Aesthetic, Its Process
A. An introduction to the theatre major and an understanding of
the different degrees offered at UGA and beyond (B.A., B.F.A.,
M.A., M.F.A., D.F.A., Ph.D.)
B. What is art? How do we define art? How do we differentiate
between art that is “good” and “bad”?
C. Elements of Drama
D. Creating a Cohesive Production/Collaboration in a Safe,
Respectful, Working Environment
Unit 2: What Does our Department Offer During Your Time Here?
A. Generalist Track; Department Opportunities and Career Options
B. Acting Track; Department Opportunities and Career Options
C. Directing/Stage Management Track; Department Opportunities and
Career Options
D. Design Track; Department Opportunities and Career Options
E. Writing Track; Department Opportunities and Career Options
F. Animation Track; Department Opportunities and Career Options
G. Theory/History/Dramaturgy Track; Department Opportunities and
Career Options
Unit 3: Planning Your College and Career Goals
A. Planning Your College Career - Student Groups, Leadership
Roles, Roles of Faculty, Staff, and Administration; Choosing a
Mentor
B. Resumes, Portfolios, Headshots, CV
C. Planning Goals Post Graduation - Five-Year Plan, Finances,
Life Skills, Budgeting
D. Interview Skills, Using the Career Center
